Smart intersections could cut autonomous car congestion

Researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind model to control traffic and intersections in order to increase autonomous…

Celebrated ancient Egyptian woman physician likely never existed

For decades, an ancient Egyptian known as Merit Ptah has been celebrated as the first female…

Uncertain role of natural gas in the transition to clean energy

A new study examines the opposing roles of natural gas in the battle against climate change…

Scientists show how tiny, mutated neuron antennae impair brain connectivity

Axons are the long thread-like extensions of neurons that send electrical signals to other brain cells.…

Origins of neurodegenerative disease

New research has shed light on the origins of spinocerebellar ataxia type 7 (SCA7) and demonstrates…

Creating a nanoscale on-off switch for heat

Researchers create a polymer thermal regulator that can quickly transform from a conductor to an insulator,…

Planetary boundaries: Interactions in Earth system amplify human impacts

Transgressing one planetary boundary can amplify human impacts on another one. For the first time, an…

Neutrons optimize high efficiency catalyst for greener approach to biofuel synthesis

Researchers used neutron scattering in the development of a catalyst that converts biomass into liquid fuel…

Women need professional emotional support during high-risk pregnancies, study finds

Little is known about how women manage emotional distress during high-risk pregnancies, but researchers learned that…

New tool uses AI to flag fake news for media fact-checkers

A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool could help social media networks and news organizations weed out…